University clinic adopts MyChart for patient access
A patient with hereditary angioedema sees daily calls and symptom logs lessen after the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics launches MyChart. The online system gives patients password protected access to medical records, test results, physician notes, prescription renewals, and appointment requests via computer or smartphone.
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Gazetta Owa
Maureen Picciallo
University of Iowa
Picciallo
MyChart Usage Inpatient Health Snapshot
A health snapshot notes MyChart usage metrics with percentages for allergy, problem list, and inpatient access. The data highlights 2.3 percent for MyChart use, 1.8 percent for allergies, 2.6 percent for inpatient requests, and 2.9 percent for problem lists.
Robust MyChart use grows in Eastern Iowa amid concerns
UIHC reports 39,051 active MyChart users with 42,351 total patients and 3,300 proxy accounts. Since July 2010 the system allows secure doctor messaging and viewing instructions, boosting patient independence and reducing phone calls. 33,600 plus app users and 1.4 percent history 3.5 percent 4.1 percent 6.5 percent 9.4 percent show service breakdowns.
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Picciallo
Bettendorf
MyChart
Maureen
UIHC
Hypothermia Trial Aims to Save Trauma Victims
University of Pittsburgh doctors will test deep cooling to 50 degrees in critically injured patients whose hearts stop. The emergency preservation and resuscitation strategy could buy surgeons precious time, improving survival from gunshots and stabbings. Trials start in Pittsburgh then Maryland pending results.
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Washington
Defense Department
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Samuel Tisherman
University of Pittsburgh
Deficit cutters target wealthy Medicare beneficiaries
Capitol Hill leaders pursue a deficit deal by Thanksgiving with talks focusing on high income Medicare beneficiaries. Conservative voices argue wealthy seniors should not receive taxpayer funded health benefits while some seniors groups resist. Pelosi signals openness to asking wealthier seniors to pay more.
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Medicare
McClatchy News
Washington
Capitol Hill
Heath Care
Robert Moffit
The
Heritage Foundation
House
Nancy Pelosi
D-Calif
Nurse Mary Schilitter Interacts With Patient At Chicago Center
Registered nurse Mary Schilitter speaks with heart patient Maria Marure with interpreter Marina Moreno at Our Lady of the Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago. The article notes Capitol Hill's deficit-reducing supercommittee examining Medicare patients to cut costs.
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Mary Schilitter
Maria Marure
Marina Moreno
Our Lady of the Resurrection Medical Center
Chicago
Capitol Hill
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